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    Moby Dick

    2.7 (44 reviews)
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    Very loud
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    a sandwich with macaroni and cheese
    Lorie L.

    My last meal was a disappointing takeout experience with Moby Dick for dinner. I received a small piece of fish and packets of tartar sauce that tasted more like mayo. The crinkle fries were the highlight but still not enough to keep this spot on our list for fish.

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    Richard F.

    I've eaten at other Moby Dick locations and have usually found the food to be high quality and very good tasting. This location is no exception. I ordered the Whale Sandwich which was two very large pieces of fish and bread. The fish was delicious. Fried just right and not over cooked. Also ordered an extra order of Fried Clams. I don't get to eat them very often so I thought I would give myself a treat. They were also fried just right and it was a nice generous portion. My star score would have been higher, but the wait staff were not at all friendly and never cracked a smile. Also I had to wait 30 minutes for my order. I had to go to the counter to ask if they forgot my order as I kept seeing order after order come out. After standing at the counter for another 10 minutes I finally got my order. Needless to say I'm going to find another location next time I'm hungry for fish.

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    Tony L.

    The fried cod fish box for two was ubiquitous as a Louisville institution throughout my childhood and before that time period even. It use to be quite the competition as to which restaurant had the best fish, best hush puppies, best onion rings, and even best tarter sauce. In my childhood one restaurant chain's claim was that they received their cod fish fresh daily from Fulton Fish Market in Chicago. So you can see the competition was quite fierce in those days. Today sadly this has become a fast dying culinary art/tradition of the Louisville area. Almost no one serves actual true Cod these days and very few hand dip their own onion rings in batter. Moby Dicks is the the one solitary exception that remains of the old culinary tradition. I am a huge proponent of authentic ethnic food whether it is country cooking or French fine dining. Moby Dicks still serves it up old school and traditional, they use true cod and they use real fresh whole onions. You simply cannot beat the flavor and taste of their offerings. Although some Moby Dicks are more equal than others. This particular location is one of the best Moby Dicks still in existence. (I am still mourning the closure of the St. Mathews location.) I have been eating Moby Dicks for at least 5 decades now and it's still as good as it ever was and I highly recommend it for the old school Louisville fried fish box for two experience. Als because they do use real true cod fish it is priced accordingly. Everyone is so nice here and they move orders very quickly! It is my go to place for Fried Cod Fish in Louisville!

    Hannan G.

    Food is good but I'm not a fan of the workers working without gloves or mask. Yes mask! I personally feel anyone working over food should always have a mask and hair tie or hat on. Workers were in there wiping off trays and handling food. Gross! Glad a different guy came out and handed me mine.

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    Hannah E.

    That's gonna be a no from me dawg. Wasn't sure you could really go wrong with fried food but they managed to do it somehow? I think overall the place just needs to be redone. Very outdated and old. I have never eaten here or any MD for that matter, so I can't compare it to anything else. I was in a hurry and it was literally the only thing across the street. I ordered through the drive-through with a not so friendly worker, all I got was a fish sandwich fries and a drink. The fries were cold and awful, the bread was stale but I was somehow was able to eat half the fish before throwing the whole thing away. I had to pay extra for sauce and I couldn't believe how expensive it was for what I received. Never again.

    Hot, fresh Moby Dick Seafood with onion rings!

    Hot and fresh! Whale of a sandwich. Crispy fish, delicious onion rings. Diet coke was flat, but I'm hoping that's a short-term issue.

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    10 months ago

    This is the Best Moby Dick Restaurant in Louisville. Very clean and food is delicious and always fresh

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    I had the First Mate and it was great. The staff was very friendly. Great experience and will be back.

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    Food A++. Textbook correct fish ,fries , onion rings. service as usual A-, smiles in short supply, but fast and accurate.

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    Food okay, service was soso and ambiance we could not eat inside- still COVID closed!

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    2 years ago

    Good local fast fish. Friendly staff. Conveniently located. I will try again when I'm in the area.

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    They have the worst customer service. There product is way overpriced and their service is always very slow.

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    Food is always freshly prepared onion rings are homemade. Only drawback is that it is a little pricey for fast food.

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    Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

    Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

    3.9
    (59 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    6/3/2026 Tonight we took 21 Residents from Swan Pointe's…read moreHOA. They let us pull up enough tables so that we could all sit together. Jean was the Front Manager. The Girls at the counter did a great job taking our orders. There were so many of us that it caused a pretty long line but it moved rather quickly. The employees at the front counter were Jasey and Jordyn. Duane was the Kitchen Manager and he did an awesome job getting our food out! Freddy's has added a lot of new items to their menu. When they first came to town, I seem to remember they only had Hamburgers, Double Hamburgers, Chicken Tenders and Hot Dogs. Now they have a Freddy's app that really is helpful. It has pictures of each item and the ingredients of what is included with each dish. They have Steakburgers, Steakburger Bowl Combo, Crispy Chicken Bowl Combo, Grilled Chicken Bowl Combo, Veggie Chicken Bowl Combo, Prime Rib Steak Burger, Patty Melts, Grilled Cheese, Hot Dogs, Salads, Kids' Meals. Desserts are hard to pass up at Freddy's. I am guessing that 12 of us bought desserts. They have Brownies Delights, Strawberry Dream Cakes, Custard Sundaes, Signature Turtles, Shakes, and Root Beer Floats. We had a wonderful time. Visiting with each other, enjoying our meals and desserts was fun. We probably talked a bit loud since there was so many of us, but normally it isn't as loud as it was today. Thank you Freddy's for welcoming all of us to have dinner with you!! Robyn

    We had recently been to a Freddy's at a different location and decided to go for a meal and of…read morecourse the frozen custard. We both opted for the senior meal that included a small drink, cheeseburger and fries. If you have an appetite you may want a larger portion meal. Although you save money it's more like a kid's meal portion. The burger isn't bad but the fries are a little bigger than matchsticks and the soda is tiny. Unfortunately my wife ordered her burger without mustard and they put mustard on it. The concrete was good and the saving grace of the meal. Service was very polite and friendly.

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    White Castle

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    2.6
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    I rate places relative to what they're trying to be, and on a fast food scale, this White Castle is…read morea 1 star. The restaurant was filthy. Floors were sticky and visibly dirty, tables had clearly not been wiped down, and crumbs and grease were everywhere. The entire dining room was filled with a smoky haze, like the vent hoods were not working at all. It felt grimy just sitting there. The food was fast, but clearly at the expense of temperature and quality. The sliders were barely warm and the cheese did not melt, which is impressive considering melting cheese is one of the main job requirements here. The staff seemed checked out and in a bad mood. I do not fully blame them. This reflects poor management and long term neglect. This place does not feel like it is having a bad day. It feels like it has been having the same bad day for a long time. Fast food does not need to be fancy, but it does need to be clean, functional, and hot. Sad to think this is what you come to expect from White Castle, and even sadder that it somehow still managed to fall short.

    Stopped by White Castle for a quick bite and split a Sack of Cheeseburgers with my family along…read morewith some chicken rings -- all for around $15, which is hard to beat! The sliders were exactly what we expected: hot, cheesy, and packed with that classic White Castle flavor. The chicken rings were crispy and fun to share. It's not gourmet, but it hit the spot and made for a fun, nostalgic treat. Service was quick, and everything came out fresh. One star off just because the place could've been a bit cleaner, but overall, a solid fast-food experience. We'll definitely swing by again when the craving hits!

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    5/13/26 Tonight we took 15 Residents of the Swan Pointe HOA…read moreto Fat Jimmy's Pizza. It is a family owned and operated family restaurant. This will be our fourth visit together to eat dinner at Fat Jimmy's Pizza. They offer an All You Can Eat Buffet for less than $15.00. You could also order Appetizers, Pizza, Pasta, Oven Baked Subs, Salads, and Breads (including Hot Buttery Balls). Emma was our cashier and she kept the tables clear. She was very sweet and kept a big smile on her face. She's been there 6 years and recognizes a lot of their customers. We went through the line and if you ordered a salad or a buffet, you helped yourself. There was also the ice machine and soft drink machines to help yourself and then if you were waiting for a pizza, you seated yourself. We got to all sit together down the row by the door. It was great seeing Charlie back in town again. The food was so very good. It's nice to be able to use the buffet and have a taste of everything. The Kitchen Chefs, Ethan and Jose kept the Pizzas and Pastas coming out. More than half of our group used the buffet. It looked so good and there were so many varieties. Emma checked on us and cleared off the table, multiple times. We also got to meet Brian, the Manager. He was a great help bringing food out to the tables and the buffet bar. I also read online that Wednesday nights were the Senior Night and that we would get a discount! I think we're going to go back, pretty soon! We also want to pass a shout out to the Owner, Jim Ferrel. He's a great Swain Pointe Supporter. It was a great night! Robyn

    Market's itself as a pizza buffet, but pizza is much better than your normal piece buffet…read more Ordered a thin crust carry out was hot and ready when I arrived. Service was friendly and fast, dining area large and clean. Good for large group. Solid 7.2 out of 10 on the my version of the Portnoy scale. Definitely worth a try.

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